The evaluation of the applicability of distance education in vocational colleges by the students of Erzurum Vocational College, Computer Technologies Department, Erzurum, Turkey

Abstract

In order to determine the opinions of the students about the applicability of distance education in vocational education, a questionnaire was applied to the first and second year students of Erzurum Vocational College, Computer Technologies Department. The data obtained from the survey, comprising 25 questions and directed to 154 students, were evaluated by statistical methods. The data evaluated by using SPSS 16.0 statistical packet program were also subjected to factor analysis and the 25 questions asked were reduced to 7 factors. The factors determined indicate the 61.53% of total variance. According to the indications of students, 7 factors affecting the education can be listed as follow: Quality of education, cost of education, being at a permanent work, equality, accessibility, success and habits. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.